Longterm pain relief, what meds have the least side effects in the long AND short term?

I have chronic lower-mid back pain caused by osteo arthritis and degenerative disc disease. I am told by my doctor that I will most likely be on pain meds for many years. Currently I take panadol osteo (3x p/d) and tramadol 200mg (2x p/d) both of these are hepatoxic and not strong enough however I have tried oxy codone and oxy contin but both give me bowel problems and head ache and make me too drowsy to look after my daughter (a toddler) Has anyone got any ideas of what I can try that will be strong enough but with out all the side effects?

My cats purr sounds nasally, like she has a runny nose?

My cat Bella is a grey and white domestic short hair. I put her up on my bed, and she started to nest (you know, where they look like they're padding on the spot when they get comfortable), she started to purr unusually loud, so I had a listen, and it sounded a bit odd, like she had a runny nose or some phlegm in her throat, because she swallowed a couple of times. She's only 3 years old, so she is not old. She likes to go across the road into the neighbours garden and disappear under big leafy bushes. Does she have an allergy or something? It is winter time, and it is very cold outside and Bella does not often come inside at night, could it be the cold? Vets, people with cats, anyone who has experience, please answer? :3

I have Degenerative Disc Disease in my neck and back and Scoliosis...?

I have been having severe right shoulder pain for as long as I can remember. It feels like burning and stabbing and my neck and shoulder feel really tight. Now it is painful when I move my arm. I take a ton of Ibuprofen and I am icing it all the time. My doctor has decided to finally refer me to an orthopedic doctor. Does the DDD have anything to do with the shoulder pain? I have a very high tolerence to pain and I am miserable. This shoulder pain makes my back pain seem like a walk in the park... I have no idea what will happen once I see the orthopedic doctor. I am afraid that my doctor has let this go for too long and there is going to be damage that will require surgery ( I have seen her quite a few times for the same issue) . Any information, thoughts would be appreciated.

About how much does it cost to buy a luxury RV?

It depends some RVs cost $1,000,000. Others cost $80,000. They're both luxurious, but some more than others. If you want to go in on the details of the RV you're looking for, email me at ncnoah@rocketmail.com

I'm scared of losing my dad?

There's nothing wrong with the way you feel. You should have a talk with your father and let him know you care for him. You should talk to him about letting himself go and not taking care of himself. It doesn't hurt to go ahead nd open up to him, so you should.

How to deal with a mentally challenged child?

what would you do if your first child is born with a mental degenerative desease? how to deal with that? knowing the child will have to have diapers changed for the rest of her life, will never walk, has a dead brain? is it to horrible to thing about euthanasia? what is the point of living like that? please dont judge me...

Is a chrysler town and country a good road trip car?

Btw we have 4 people and two dogs. We are going to EVERY state, for Fun. Is there anything like an rv, but uses less gas? We like the way the seats turn around, but want more space! Do you know any routes, we live in AZ if that helps! Also, any dog friendly state parks or other places to visit? Thanks! :)